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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,550.30, 24,219.39 and 9,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,550.30, 24,219.39 and 9,483.96 is: 13,087.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,550.30 : 24,219.39 = 9,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,550.30/24,219.39 = 9,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,550.30x = 24,219.39 × 9,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,550.30x = 229,695,725.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,695,725.98/17,550.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,087.85

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